ACG Strathallan vs Karaka School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Auckland, New Zealand, 4.8 km apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACG Strathallan
Karaka · Private composite · Years 1–13
1,287 students
Karaka School
Papakura · State full primary · Years 1–8
250 students
| Measure | ACG Strathallan Karaka, Auckland | Karaka School Papakura, Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #185 of 390 |
| National rank | – | #415 of 1,559 |
| Sector | Private | State |
| Type | Composite | Full Primary |
| Year range | Years 1–13 | Years 1–8 |
| Students | 1,287 | 250 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | – | 403 |
| Total roll | 1,287 | 250 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 39.6% | -8.9% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | 92.6% | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | 83.5% | – |
| Māori students | 3% | 13.6% |
| Pacific students | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| International students | 6.3% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Karaka | Papakura |
| region | Auckland | Auckland |
| Website | www.acgedu.com/nz/strathallan | www.karaka.school.nz |
The verdict
- •ACG Strathallan does better on roll size (1,287 vs 250).
- •ACG Strathallan does better on roll growth (5 years) (39.6% vs -8.9%).
- •ACG Strathallan is the larger school with 1,287 students compared with 250.
- •ACG Strathallan is a private school while Karaka School is a state school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ACG Strathallan better than Karaka School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (NZ). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACG Strathallan and Karaka School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Karaka and Papakura in Auckland.
How do ACG Strathallan and Karaka School rank in Auckland?
ACG Strathallan is unranked and Karaka School is 185th of 390 among composite schools in Auckland on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).